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S A A FF S UMMI T

Compelling content

at the SAAFF Summit

The South African Associati on of Freight Forwarders’ (SAAFF’s) fi rst online summit
took place on 16 and 17 September 2021. Dr Juanita Maree.

ith over 40 speakers and panellists from new perspectives and learn lessons
six countries (including Brazil, Hong from recent events.”
WKong, Kenya, Singapore, South Africa and
Zambia), delegates of the South African Association Maree added that collaboration
of Freight Forwarders’ (SAAFF’s) fi rst online summit and private-public partnerships
enjoyed compelling content, insights from global were crucial in the quest to improve
industry experts and valuable networking opportunities. effi ciencies in the supply chain
and remove blockages that were
Th e SAAFF Summit is the most comprehensive hampering the smooth fl ow of trade. SARS Commissioner
and infl uential online business platform for the freight “Working together is the only way Edward Kieswetter.
forwarding, logistics and supply chain sectors in southern that we are able to address logistics
Africa, bringing together almost 300 decision-makers, bottlenecks and implement strategies that will help the
experts and industry leaders. Th e theme for the 2021 event economy grow for years to come. Collaboration is key – it’s
was ‘Creating Industry Connectivity’. all about connecting and connectivity!”
L O GI S T I CS NEWS have been through a series of intense disruptions and keynote address, followed by a series of panel discussions
SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter delivered the
“Th e freight forwarding and supply chain industries

challenges over the past year,” says SAAFF’s Chief Executive
and presentations which included:
• Reality Redefi ned for Smart Borders: Strategy, Design and
Offi cer, Dr Juanita Maree. “Th e SAAFF Summit provided
a valuable opportunity for the industry to reconnect, gain

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